Carnivine 5/108
Pokemon card from Dark Explorers · released May 9, 2012
Carnivine is a Rare Grass-type Basic Pokemon card, number 5/108 in Dark Explorers (released May 9, 2012), illustrated by Yukiko Baba. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$1.89 for the reverse holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Reverse Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$1.79 to ~$1.89, up 5.6%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | ~$1.35 | ~$0.99 | ~$2.13 | CardNexuseBayBuy Normal on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$1.89 | ~$1.69 | ~$15.16 | CardNexuseBayBuy Reverse Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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Sealed Dark Explorers products
TCGplayer market prices (via TCGCSV), Oct 30, 2026.
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Card details
| Set | Dark Explorers |
| Number | 5/108 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Grass |
| HP | 90 |
| Stage | Basic |
| Artist | Yukiko Baba |
| Format legality | Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number5/108Card 5 of the 108 in the main Dark Explorers list.
- Set symbol
The small Dark Explorers symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityRare: a black star.
- Illustrator“Illus. Yukiko Baba” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Lure PoisonSwitch the Defending Pokémon with 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. The new Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Spit SquallYour opponent puts the Defending Pokémon and all cards attached to it into his or her hand.
Weakness: Fire ×2 · Resistance: Water -20 · Retreat cost: 2
Other Carnivine printings
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All Carnivine cards · Dark Explorers price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.